To quote: With Opening Day nearly upon us and the NBA Playoffs not too far behind, we're excited to announce MLB 14 The Show and NBA 2K14 will be available together in PlayStation Sports Pack Vol. 1, launching exclusively for PS3 on April 1st for $89.99.

These two titles represent the highest rated Baseball and Basketball franchises in the market over the last several years, and together are the spring's must-have product for sports gamers.

The pack includes full versions of each game, as well as a bonus of $10 worth of in-game currency: 6000 STUBS for MLB 14 The Show and 20,000 Virtual Currency for NBA 2K14, bringing the total value to $129.99 worth of content for just $89.99.

MLB 14 The Show

MLB 14 The Show returns with new ways to play, more realistic gameplay physics, and the most authentic MLB gameplay experience ever. From the booth to the field, MLB 14 The Show captures the most exciting moments in baseball. Below are just a few of the many new enhancements in MLB 14 The Show:

53w ago - Sony Community Manager Ramone Russell at San Diego Studios shared a video today spotlighting the Quick Counts and Player Lock features in MLB 14 The Show on PS3 below.

To quote: Hello, Ramone Russell here. I'm the Game Designer and Community Specialist on MLB The Show.

One of the most common pieces of feedback we get each year from our fans is that they'd like to play complete games faster.

That's why we're excited to bring two new options into MLB 14 that allow for you to experience The Show without having to make as big of a time commitment as in the past: Quick Counts and Player Lock.

Watch the video below for an in depth look.

Here are a few more details about the features that weren't covered in the video:

• Quick Counts and Player Lock are game options; they aren't mandatory.
• Quick Counts and Player Lock are available in all game modes except Road To The Show.
• Player lock will allow you to play a full game in as little as 10 minutes.
• With Quick Counts on, you will cut your game completion times in half if used in conjunction with the Fast Play presentation setting. Games can now be completed in as little as 30 minutes.
• Realistic stats...

55w ago - Sony Community Manager Ramone Russell of San Diego Studios shared new information today on MLB 14 The Show including PS4 screens and PlayStation 4 release details below.

To quote: We know anticipation is high, especially given we're making our next-gen debut this season, and this week we were able to share a glimpse of what we've been working on for the past 10 months. Here's a look at some of the things we've got planned for MLB 14 The Show.

I've been asked what our goals are this year, and the answer is simple. Everyone on our team takes great pride in chasing our goal of producing the perfect sports game. It's what has made The Show the highest rated sports franchise over the last 8 years.

We've already covered some of what's new this year in our previous post here on the PlayStation.Blog. To recap: there are more than 50 new features and improvements that will enhance, deepen, streamline, and better your overall experience.

Quick Counts will cut game completion times in half. A new UI, built from the ground up for PS4 (but carried over across all versions) has been optimized for maximum efficiency and responsiveness.

To quote: The 2013 baseball season may have just ended, but we're not ready to stop talking baseball here at PlayStation. We're proud to announce the award-winning MLB The Show series will be coming to the PS4 system next spring with MLB 14 The Show. The beloved franchise will also launch on the PS3 and PS Vita systems, making PlayStation your home for baseball.

With a new generation of consoles comes a new face for MLB The Show. Last year, you - the fan - voted on which superstar should be on the cover, and chose superstar Andrew McCutchen of the Pittsburgh Pirates. With this year's iteration of The Show, we did something that's never been done in video game history - we let the ball players vote.

Our cover athlete was chosen by his fellow players, by the opponents who compete against him day in and day out. Every player in the big leagues had the opportunity to nominate one player for this year's cover, and earlier tonight at the 2013 Player's Choice Awards on the MLB Network, the winner was revealed.

We're proud to announce that eight-time All-Star, 2012 American League Most Valuable Player, 2012 American League Triple-Crown...

86w ago - Sony Associate Product Marketing Manager JT Pierce shared a video today announcing that the MLB 13 The Show Home Run Derby is out now on PS3!

To quote: Next week, Major League Baseball's biggest stars will descend on Citi Field in New York for the 2013 MLB All-Star Game.

The league's best sluggers will also be in town to compete for the title of 2013 Home Run Derby Champion, and while we can't all make it to the Midsummer Classic festivities, you can experience all the excitement and tradition of the Home Run Derby from your couch.

Introducing MLB 13 The Show Home Run Derby, available for download on your PS3. We've taken one of The Show's most popular game modes, packed it with 46 of the best long ball hitters in the game, and it's all yours for only $5.99.

Set in this year's Home Run Derby host stadium, Citi Field, MLB 13 The Show Home Run Derby features the same amazing visuals and gameplay you've come to expect from the highly rated franchise.

The game is available now, so download today from the PlayStation Store and get your swings in before for the real thing takes place July 15th.